What You Get (In Northeast Florida) For … $535,000

Taking my lead from the Property Values section of The New York Times, I’m back with another look at how much home you can buy in the Jacksonville area. This time, our price point is $535,000. Let’s take a look…

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Setting:The Plantation is a gated community of 555 homes/home sites in Ponte Vedra Beach. Owners purchase equity memberships to gain access to the community’s many amenities, including an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, clubhouse, beach club, tennis club, private mail service and more. This beautiful courtyard pool home is located on the 9th hole of the championship golf course.

Inside: An open floor works to bring the outside in with access to a screened porch from the living room, and pool access from the family room and master bedroom. The kitchen has granite countertops and cherry cabinets, as well as an island with breakfast bar. A detached guest suite or home studio provides additional private space.

Jacksonville, Florida

Setting: Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a gated community with 919 single family homes surrounding a championship golf course designed by Clyde Johnston and Fuzzy Zoeller. Other amenities include a fitness and aquatics center, clubhouse with three dining rooms, ten lighted tennis courts and a variety of programs for teens and children.

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Setting: Beachfront penthouse condo in Jacksonville Beach comes with unobstructed ocean views in quiet residential neighborhood. Just to south there’s plenty to do with excellent options for dining, shopping and nightlife. This is beachfront living at it’s finest.

Inside: Wide-plank Brazilian cherry wood floors in the dining room, living room and owner’s suite add a touch of elegance to this beautiful condo. Large kitchen with breakfast bar, private covered balcony with glass sliders and a large master bath with jetted tub add to the appeal. One-car garage space and designated storage included.